14 Fun and Free Things to Do in San Diego

Vacations don’t have to cost you a fortune, especially when you travel to San Diego. There are so many opportunities for adventure and memories all over this great city, you just have to know where to look. Luckily, we’ve done the work for you so you don’t have to. Here’s our list of 14 awesome things to do in San Diego that won’t hurt your budget.

San Diego Public Library

The San Diego Public Library is automatically an awesome place because they have thousands of books about everything under the sun. But you can do more than just read at this special public library. Get sweating with some intense Zumba, see history come to life in various exhibits, or check out some of the well-known guest speakers that tend to frequent the San Diego Public Library.

Pilgrimage of the Heart Yoga is an organization located in the North Park area of San Diego. Every Monday evening, they offer free guided meditation in their studio. Learn proper posture, breathing, and everything else it takes to meditate, you might even take it on as a lifelong hobby.

Classic Car and Bike Show in La Mesa

Interested in automobiles? There is an excellent Classic Car and Bike Show in Downtown La Mesa on Thursday nights. From July through August you can ogle over your favorite classic cars and bikes from back in the day. Just try not to drool on the paint.

See the Coolest Sand Castles Ever

Who doesn’t like being amazed? Check out the Sun & Sea Festival at Imperial Beach in San Diego in the month of July. You’ll find talented sculptors creating mind-blowing sandcastles and other awesome figures completely out of sand! There’s also a parade, live music, and all the food you can dream of served by local food trucks.

California Surf Museum

Surfs Up! Learn everything you didn’t know about the history of surfing at the California Surf Museum. Find out the interesting origins of the act of surfing, it is probably totally different from what you thought. Never tried surfing before? Get some of the most useful lessons, tips, and tricks from the experts who work here.

There are many bars and clubs in San Diego that host a weekly karaoke night. Belt out your favorite tunes with a live band playing behind you. What better way to live out your secret fantasy of being live on stage?

You don’t have to stay at the Hotel del Coronado in San Diego to experience how awesome it is. This hotel has won tons of awards for their rooms, service and beaches. Experience what the buzz is all about while you catch some rays at the beach.

Do Something for the Kids

There is a Children’s Pool located in La Jolla that has everything you could ask for if you are traveling with small children. Sometimes it can be hard to find activities that are kid-friendly but also don’t stress you out—this pool solves that problem. Swim, float in the lazy river, snorkel, or check out some wild sea lions at this pool catered towards the little members in your travel group.

SeaWorld Fireworks

We all know SeaWorld isn’t free, but you don’t have to step foot in this aquatic center to enjoy the firework special they put on in the evenings. The firework display put off by SeaWorld can be seen for miles around, all you have to do is stop and enjoy!

If you are traveling to San Diego on vacation, exercise may not be the first thing on your mind. But when you are hiking in the Mission Trails Regional Park you’ll forget that hiking is even exercise. Walk across 6,800 acres of San Diego wilderness and see some of the most beautiful scenery the city has to offer.

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Jennifer Garcia is LoanMart’s Community Organizer. She is responsible for working with our partners and helps to set up many events, charitable organization fundraisers/donations, volunteer work and scholarship opportunities brought to you by LoanMart.

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